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Episode #121 ... Michel Foucault pt. 1

Philosophize This!

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Penopticon - The Ideal Structure of a Prison

In a modern economic society, the penopticon could be used to produce good employees. The life of the prisoner becomes under constant surveillance through cameras or armed guards. A normalized way a good prisoner behaves is given to them by people in power. This three pronged method has become the dominant way of controlling human behavior. It most likely is even being played out in various social circles you're part of right now.

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